Top game of the day was at Blyth Town where the second- placed side played host to leaders North Shields.

Gareth Bainbridge netted an early free-kick to give the visitors a vital 1-0 victory despite second-half pressure from Blyth.

Karl Graham notched a hat-trick as Gosforth Juniors ended their long losing run with a 4-2 defeat of Wallsend Town.

Malcolm Lowery also scored with John Dunn and Garry Parker on target for Wallsend.

FC Amble netted through Kerry Shotton (2), and Mark Weddell (2) to win 4-0 at home to Longbenton Juniors. David Graham and David Hewitt scored for Seaton Burn in their 2-1 defeat of Morpeth Town, who replied through Matthew Rawlinson.